Letters, may 5, 1958

Spreading Things Out Sir:

After the Christmas spending spree, we're confronted with income taxes, auto licenses, real estate taxes—all at a time when fuel bills are large. What better cause for a slump? Spreading these out would leave us less vulnerable.

GUTHRIE B. STONE Honeoye, N.Y.

Sir:

One of the factors that has contributed to the recession is the effort by dress manufacturers to sell American women on the sack dress. There must be millions of middle-aged women who feel as reluctant to buy this hideous garment as I do.

MRS. E. WILLIAMSON

Clayton, Mo....

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